A narrow channel and three-minute ferry ride separate Chappaquiddick Island from Martha's Vineyard. The smaller island's East Beach is the place for long walks along the shoreline.  

Moshup Beach beneath the cliffs of Aquinnah offers one of the island's most dramatic sunset spots.  

Sandy trails, sea grass, and rustic wood fences are classic ingredients of the New England coastline.  

Martha's Vineyard beaches range from protected stretches along the north and east sides to sandy southern expanses where rumbling surf breaks.  

The mile-long, multi-hued Aquinnah Cliffs can be viewed from the overlook near the Gay Head Light or by walking along Moshup Beach below.  

Historic Edgartown is filled with whaling captains' homes dating back to the 19th century.  

Sunset along the west coast of Martha's Vineyard is an end-of-day ritual enjoyed by both locals and tourists.  

Coastal marshes fringe much of Martha's Vineyard, while the interior is a mixture of low, tree-covered hills and pastureland.  

Watching sunset from a west coast beach is a Martha's Vineyard event best enjoyed with a picnic dinner and bottle of wine.  

With 124 miles of shoreline, there's no shortage of enticing beaches on the island.